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Oct 16, 2025

Former IT director sues African American Planning Commission for discrimination

A former IT Director has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.

Oct 16, 2025

Freeport mayor challenges New York property tax law in federal court

A lawsuit has been filed against a New York State tax law that plaintiffs claim unfairly burdens local municipalities and their residents.

Oct 16, 2025

New York man sues Zimmer Biomet over alleged defective hip implant

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer, alleging that its metal-on-metal hip replacement system is defective and caused significant harm.

Oct 16, 2025

New York man alleges wrongful arrest and prosecution by NYPD

A New York man has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution by the New York City Police Department.

Oct 15, 2025

Queens artist sues NYPD and city over alleged unlawful entry and detention

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging unlawful entry and detention. The complaint names the City of New York and multiple officers from the New York City Police Department as defendants.

Oct 15, 2025

EEOC sues Delta Air Lines over alleged pregnancy discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy.

Oct 15, 2025

Family files lawsuit against Nassau County, police, and school over alleged wrongful arrest

A family in Nassau County, New York, is at the center of a legal dispute involving allegations of false arrest and malicious prosecution.

Oct 14, 2025

Utah woman sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged DES-related cancer

A Utah woman has filed a lawsuit against three pharmaceutical companies, alleging that their negligence and misrepresentation led to her developing cancer. The complaint names Eli Lilly and Company, E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC as defendants.

Oct 14, 2025

Brownyard Group files lawsuit alleging financial misconduct at family business

Brendan J. Brownyard, acting both individually and as trustee of The Brendan J. Brownyard Revocable Trust, has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and a company for alleged misconduct involving financial mismanagement and fraud. The complaint names Wendy Manson and Bender Ciccotto & Co., C.P.A.'s, L.L.P. as defendants.

Oct 14, 2025

Liberty Mutual sues NY physical therapy practices over alleged $863,000 insurance fraud

Liberty Mutual has filed a lawsuit against multiple New York physical therapy practices and individuals, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $863,000.

Oct 1, 2025

Nassau County detectives sued for alleged wrongful prosecution

A lawsuit accuses the County of Nassau and three detectives from the Nassau County Police Department of wrongful prosecution.

Oct 1, 2025

Passenger sues Uber for negligence claiming that she was sexually assaulted by driver

A rider has filed a lawsuit against rideshare company Uber, claiming that she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by one of its drivers during a ride in Cartagena, Colombia.

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint alleges constitutional violations by Eastern District judge

A recent court filing in the Eastern District of New York against United States District Judge Natasha C. Merle raises constitutional questions about judicial authority and procedural rights.

Oct 1, 2025

Shareholder suit accuses LifeMD executives of misleading investors

A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the leadership of LifeMD, Inc., alleging misconduct that harmed the company’s financial position and reputation.

Oct 1, 2025

Father sues Nassau County Police over treatment of autistic child during school drill

A father has filed a lawsuit against the Nassau County Police Department, alleging that officers traumatized his autistic son during a school safety drill.

Oct 1, 2025

Brooklyn resident sues NYPD and sanitation department over destroyed motorbikes

A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department and the New York City Department of Sanitation, alleging that the agencies unlawfully removed and destroyed his motorbikes.

Sep 30, 2025

EMT sues Maimonides Medical Center over alleged unpaid overtime

An emergency medical technician has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Maimonides Medical Center, alleging violations of federal and state labor laws. The complaint names the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL) as the governing statutes.

Sep 30, 2025

Nurse practitioner sues NYPD over alleged police abuse

A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations, including false arrest and excessive force.

Sep 30, 2025

Lawsuit claims CityFHEPS voucher process violated constitutional rights

An individual has filed a lawsuit against several New York state agencies, alleging violations of constitutional rights related to prolonged delays in receiving housing assistance.

Sep 30, 2025

Nassau County faces lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations at NCCC

A detainee at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC) has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau, Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocco, and unnamed corrections officers, alleging violations of his civil rights during pre-trial detention.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors

William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.


Sports

Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series

The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.